Bc. Jana Laszáková

Master's thesis

Degeneration Theory in Victorian Literature

Degeneration Theory in Victorian Literature
Abstract:
Magisterská práce s názvem Degenerativní teorie ve viktoriánské literatuře se zabývá problematikou degenerativní teorie, kterou v roce 1857 navrhl Benedict-Augustin Morel, a to krátce poté,co Charles Darwin představil světu svou teorii evoluce. Podle Morelovi teorie existuje kromě evolučního pokroku také proces degenerativní, který lze pozorovat u některých jedinců. Morel také zdůrazňoval důležitost …more
Abstract:
The master thesis called Degeneration Theory in Victorian Literature deals with the issue of the theory of degeneration proposed by Benedict-Augustin Morel in 1857, shortly after Charles Darwin introduced his theory of evolution. Morel's theory suggested that apart from evolutionary progress, the degenerative process was proceeding in some individuals. He described a degenerate as a person embodying …more
 
 
Language used: English
Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 19. 12. 2014

Thesis defence

  • Date of defence: 30. 1. 2015
  • Supervisor: Bonita Rhoads
  • Reader: Ph.D. Stephen Paul Hardy

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